English / word
conciliatory
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Intended or likely to placate, pacify, or bring about agreement.
In context
01
The prime minister adopted a conciliatory approach toward opposition leaders.
02
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Synonyms
placatory,appeasing,pacifying
Antonyms
hostile,antagonistic,confrontational
Collocations
conciliatory approach,conciliatory gesture,conciliatory tone